WINTER FOOD
WINTER ACTIVITIES
HOLIDAY MOVIES/SONGS
MISC
Winter Beverages
100

In the 'Christmas Song', what is “roasting on an open fire?”

Chestnuts  

100

This winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white circles.

Snowball fight

100

Who got run over by a reindeer on the way home from our house Christmas Eve?

Grandma

100

What is the coldest state in the United States of America?

Alaska

100

A mix of red wine, brandy, cinnamon and orange usually served hot

Mulled Wine

200

What not so favorite Christmas dessert is known for its long shelf life?

Fruitcake

200

Which game played on ice is similar to lawn bowls?

Curling

200

What do we call the snowman in the song “Winter Wonderland”?

Parson Brown

200

What is the shortest day of the year called?

Winter Solstice 

200

Coffee and whiskey concoction from the island with no snakes

Irish Coffee

300

Which Swedish word beginning with the letter ‘s’ is a term for a buffet-style meal with a selection of hot and cold dishes?

Smörgåsbord

300

What is the Yiddish word for “spinning top,” as played on Hanukkah?

Dreidel

300

What are the names of the three ghosts in the movie “A Christmas Carol”?

Ghosts of Christmas Past, Ghosts of Christmas Present, and Ghosts of Christmas Yet to Come

300

The word 'winter' comes from an old germanic word 'wintar'. What does it mean?

"Time of water".

300

mixed drink containing rum, butter, hot water or cider, a sweetener, and various spices

Hot buttered rum

400

What is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey’s neck?

A wattle

400

At what temperature does it snow ?

32 degree F

400

What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie up to date?

Home Alone

400

How one should light candles on Hanukkah?

Left to right

400

What is the famous Christmas beverage that is also known as the “milk punch” with cinnamon?

Eggnog

500

Flat cakes made from potato traditionally served during Hanukkah

Latkes

500

What was the first international winter sports competition to be organized?

Nordic Games

500

This item brought Frosty the Snowman to life.

An old silk hat

500

Hanukkah is often known as the festival of what?

Lights

500

This steaming beverage includes hot water, whisky, honey and lemon.

Hot Toddy

600

It is now traditional to eat a KFC for Christmas dinner in this country. Can you name the country?

Japan

600

Frigid Coney Island event held on New Year's Day.

Polar Bear Plunge

600

Who is the Hollywood actor that played six different roles in the movie “The Polar Express”?

Tom Hanks

600

What is the Yiddish name for money?

Gelt

600

This Swedish swill combines egg yolks, sugar, brandy and coffee

Grog